FRANKLIN, MO., October 4, 1864-12 m.

(Received 12.25 p. m.)

Major-General PLEASONTON:

I learn from Major-General Smith that Price is on the Union road from Union to Jefferson City, but don't know at what point he will cross the Gasconade. General Smith is moving his command from here to-day to Gray's Summit; will find Price. Has telegraphed to General Pike to come up here with his command and General Pike is on the road now. Nothing new of General Ewing; when last heard from was thirty miles from Rolla, cut off, but fighting his way through toward Rolla.

H. GARVENS,

Captain and Assistant Quartermaster.

VICTORIA, MO., October 4, 1864.

Colonel MARSH,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

I have Colonel Goodwin in camp at the brunt bridge in a good natural position. He will only have to make one short line of works to defend his camp. A train is now distributing troops in the block-houses.

M. MILLER,

Brigadier-General.

CARONDELET, October 4, 1864.

Colonel MARSH,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

Colonel Melcher has notified me that he is now at the bridge-De Soto. I will accompany Colonel Goodwin and will advise you from below.

MADISON MILLER,

Brigadier-General.

CARONDELET, October 4, 1864.

Colonel MARSH,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

I have just returned from the bridge. Troops all distributed, and operator at the Meramec brigade relieved. Everything quiet along the line. The bridge can be rebuilt this weeks if no time is lost. It is not a very long one.

M. MILLER,

Brigadier-General.

CARONDELET, October 4,1 864.

Colonel MARSH,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

The aggregate strength of the First, Second, Eightieth, and Eighty-fifth is about 1,925. I have had no official report from the First and Eightieth Regiments, and have been awaiting the reports to give you an official statement. Will forward as soon as they can be obtained.

MADISON MILLER,

Brigadier-General.